Pilates Is A Way Of Life
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What Did Joseph Pilates Mean by “Elevates the Spirit”?
Last week, we talked about what happens when your mind becomes fully involved in moving your body.But Joseph Pilates didn't stop at body and mind.He included one more aspect. Spirit.He wrote that Contrology:“...invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit.”But what does it mean to elevate the spi...
by Joanna Telacka —
Sep 03, 2026
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Joseph Pilates Was Solving Modern Problems 80 Years Ago?
First a fun fact: What you and I call Pilates, he called Contrology.
He outlined the art and science of Contrology in his two books: "Return to Life Through Contrology" and "Your Health". He wrote them last year…
Just kidding 😊
He wrote them about 80 years ago, yet many of his observations sound ...
by Joanna Telacka —
Jun 04, 2026
abdominal support
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shoulder mobility
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Pilates Is A Way Of Life